高中英语阅读理解周周练(四)专题辅导

高中英语阅读理解周周练（四）

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李夏After years of hard work, I believe that dreams can come true. When I was born, my feet were deformed (畸形的). I couldn’t stand by myself at first, but I learned to balance and walk in casts. Mom enrolled (登记) me in dance classes to treat my feet. However, I quickly decided to try something else. I wanted to try skating.

I started taking group skating lessons, but I cried before the class because going into a group frightened me. Performing on ice came naturally, but I was shy and afraid to speak in group settings. One thing I’d never been afraid of was competition. I got nervous, like everyone else, but never fearful. I gave my first ice performance at age seven and started winning competitions. The ice was the place where I could truly express my emotions. The ice was like home. After graduating from high school, I moved to Canada for full-time training to give my dream a chance in reality.

I went to compete at the Olympic Games in 1992. No one, neither my coach nor my family, ever talked to me about winning a gold medal. So, I went with the attitude that I wanted to enjoy the Olympic spirit. Finally, the day arrived. My solid performance placed me first going into the finals.

When medals were awarded, I found myself on the top step, the gold medal hanging around my neck and my national anthem (国歌) playing. Words can’t describe the mixture of emotions I felt.

1. Why did the author’s mother want the author to attend dance classes?

A. Because the author’s mother was a dancer.

B. Because dancing was helpful to his/her feet.

C. Because the doctor asked her to do so.

D. Because the author showed an interest in dancing.

2. When taking group skating lessons, the problem for the author was that .

A. he/she disagreed with his/her mother

B. he/she had difficulty performing on ice

C. he/she was too shy to express himself/herself

D. he/she was afraid of competitions

3. In the author’s opinion, competing at the Olympic Games was.

A. a chance to win a medal

B. a challenging experience

C. a way of learning from other players

D. a chance to enjoy the Olympic spirit

4. How did the author probably feel after winning the gold medal?

A. Proud and delighted.

B. Sad and bored.

C. Nervous and tired.

D. Happy and interested.

Key: 1~4 BCDA

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陈晨“Green” Hotels Association is encouraging all travelers to “green up” their travel. The U.S. Travel Data Center estimates that 43 million US travelers are “ecologically concerned”. These travelers will be especially interested, but all travelers can take part in the greening of the travel industry—whether away for business or pleasure.

Managers of all businesses react and respond to requests of guests and customers who voice their concerns. So, when you write a note or speak directly to the management regarding our environment, you are casting a vote. You can write a note to the general manager of the hotel, to the captain of the airplane and to the manager of a tour company or sea route with compliments (赞扬) or comments regarding their green program. Thank them for their green program if they have one. And ask why they don’t have a green program if they don’t.

“Green” Hotels Association member hotels are encouraged to implement (实施) water-saving measures, execute energy-saving techniques and reduce solid waste. These guests are more than willing to participate in a hotel’s green programs.Choose “green” hotels by calling or faxing “Green”Hotels Association for a list of members or by che cking out GHA’s website—www. greenhotels. com.

You can help protect the beautiful business and pleasure destinations we all love to visit. You can help protect Mother Earth. You can help protect our environment for future generations. For a free list of “green” ideas for travelers or a free list of member hotels, contact “Green” Hotels Association by writing to P.O. Box 420212, Houston, TX 77242-0212, faxing 713/789-9786 or calling 713/789-8889.

1. What is “Green” Hotels Association?

A. It’s a group of hote ls located in a green area.

B. It’s an organization of “green” hotels promoting “green” travel.

C. It’s an organization dealing with customers’ complaints.

D. It’s an organization aiming at spreading ecological knowledge.

2. According to the U.S. Travel Data Center, 43 million US travelers .

A. are concerned about the ecological environment and willing to “green up” their travel

B. know something about ecological travel and “green” hotels

C. know nothing about the greening of the travel industry, but can participate in it

D. are especially interested in their travels for business and pleasure

3. On the website www. greenhotels. com, you can .

A. vote for a “green” hotel

B. join in the “green” travel

C. give your compliments or comments

D. find a list of “green” hotels

4. In the second paragraph, you are advised to .

A. share your own opinions on “green” travel with others